The Marketing Millennials – Details, episodes & analysis

Consistency is 80% of the battle when it comes to making it to the top of LinkedIn.   So aside from showing up day in and day out, how else can you build authority and become a top voice on the platform?    Daniel and Mark Jung, founder of Authority, discuss the strategies and tactics to grow your following and establish yourself as an authentic creator on LinkedIn. From optimizing your profile to creating engaging content, they share valuable insights on how to stand out and connect with your target audience.    Plus, learn why being polarizing and authentic is key to building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn.    If you’re looking for how to cut through the LinkedIn noise and rise to the top, you won’t wanna miss this ep!   00:00:03 - Building Authority on LinkedIn with Mark Young 00:02:24 - The Power of LinkedIn for B2B Companies 00:12:39 - How to Succeed on LinkedIn 00:15:16 - Be Bold on LinkedIn: Embrace Polarizing Content 00:17:11 - Authentic Writing Tips for LinkedIn 00:21:42 - Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile Picture 00:28:37 - The Power of a Good Hook in Content Marketing 00:36:49 - Mastering Engagement on LinkedIn: Key Strategies 00:42:32 - The Power of Images in Marketing 00:45:11 - How to Grow Your LinkedIn Network 00:45:46 - The Power of LinkedIn for Career Transformation   Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/   Follow Mark:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpjung/   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

I’m back, chatting with the King of Boca Raton himself, Jay Schwedelson, for another round of our best Marketing tricks and tips. This week, we’re breaking down the rise of short-form content— and revealing how B2B marketers can leverage it for their gain. What’s the Costco sampler effect (…not the one that happens after you’ve eaten too many free cheese samples 😉) and how can it benefit your brand? Plus, find out why A/B testing is your number one weapon, and stay tuned to discover the absolute best ways to repurpose your long-form content.   Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Podcast: Do This, Not That Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Tired of your social media being a ghost town? Then it's time to unleash the power of the meme. Join us as we dive deep into the world of meme marketing with Aidan Brannigan, the social media wizard behind The Marketing Millennials. What are his secrets to turning viral jokes into serious points of engagement that drive brand awareness? Aidan’s spilling the tea on everything from meme creation to managing multiple social media platforms and tackling the age-old question of quantity vs. quality. Get ready to level up your social media game.   00:00:07 A No-BS Marketing Podcast 00:01:48 From Intern to Marketing Millennials Frontman 00:04:32 Why Memes Are Great for Branding 00:08:16 How to Make Memes 00:09:54 The Millennial Mindset 00:14:43 How To Manage Multiple Social Media Accounts 00:23:41 How to Write Content Well (For Gen Zers) 00:28:49 A Marketing Hill to Die On   Follow Aidan: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/branniganaidan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-brannigan-b28900193/   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com    

Meet Aaron Orendorff, the Head of Marketing at Recart and former Editor-in-Chief at Spotify Plus.  In this episode rewind, Daniel and Aaron dissect Aaron's radical shift from pastor to marketer, unraveling the unexpected lessons marketers can learn from religion. Aaron reveals why a marketer’s role isn't about creating desire, but about expertly channeling it instead. Plus, why is organic traffic the true powerhouse elevating every venture? Aaron explains why slow and steady is the key to organic growth, and how to win the social media race.  Follow Aaron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS 

What are the key qualities of a successful community, and how can businesses effectively build and nurture them?  In this episode, Daniel interviews David Spinks, a community-building expert, to explore the world of community management. They discuss the importance of organic growth, the qualities to look for in a community manager, and the competitive advantage a strong community can provide for a brand.  How can in-person experiences complement online interactions? David shares his thoughts on the significance of online and offline engagement and explains the different types of communities that are vital to your brand game plan.  And later, he and Daniel explore how focusing on joy and genuine connection when building a community is more valuable than any metric measurement.     00:00:04 - Expert David Discusses Community Building 00:00:27 - Building Digital Communities: A Personal Journey 00:03:16 - Defining Community in the Marketing World 00:04:38 - The Key Traits of a Successful Community 00:06:05 - The Process of Building Business Community 00:09:31 - The Power of In-Person Experiences 00:13:21 - Building and Growing a Community 00:17:54 - Qualities to Look for in a Community Manager 00:21:40 - The Power of Building Community 00:29:08 - Building Healthy Communities with Intuition 00:33:05 - Refreshing Views on Building Community   Follow David: Website: https://davidspinks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspinks/   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS   

As a marketer, how exactly do you get your content out there? After all, content is pretty pointless if no one is there to view it, and TBH, distribution is one of the most frustrating, stress-inducing, hair-pulling parts of marketing there is. Luckily, these next five marketers have some pretty strong takes on what you need to do to get your content out there.  Whether it’s being an early adopter of new social media platforms, getting past your fear of self-promotion, or simply starting with the building blocks of making great content, you won’t want to miss out on what these next marketing all-stars have to say about content distribution.   Follow Becca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmsherman/   Follow Sheeta: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheetaverma Follow Cassie:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassiepetrey/   Follow Ross:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/overlay/background-image/   Follow Jack:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackraines/   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS 

What are the top marketing trends to watch out for in 2024?   In this special solo pod, Daniel discusses five key trends that marketers should be aware of. From outsourcing talent overseas to leveraging AI for personalized marketing, will long-term partnerships with influencers be the future of marketing?  Plus, what lessons does Amazon have to teach the world about customer service?  Tune in to learn more about how these trends can impact your marketing strategies and stay ahead of the game.   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS 

What are the key elements of great marketing? How can marketers develop business acumen and continue to innovate within the constraints of profitability?  Daniel chats with Paxton Gray, a seasoned marketer and the CEO of 97th Floor, about his unique perspective on the industry. They discuss the importance of empathy, profitability, and innovation in marketing, and unpack how marketers can understand their audience on a deeper level.  Paxton also shares his thoughts on the role of AI in marketing and explains the true potential of mixing data-driven insights with human intuition. How can adapting to a more holistic marketing mindset elevate your marketing game to new heights? Tune in to find out!   00:00:01 - Innovative Marketing Strategies from Paxton Gray 00:00:17 - From Traditional Advertising to Digital Marketing: Daniel's Journey 00:01:43 - The Three Elements of Great Marketing 00:04:23 - Focus on Profitability, Not Revenue 00:08:36 - The Power of Profit-Driven Innovation 00:13:30 - How Marketers Can Connect with Their Audience 00:21:16 - Finding Your Marketing Edge Beyond the 9 to 5 00:23:16 - The Trick to Innovation: Research 00:31:13 - Marketers Need Business Acumen 00:34:31 - Understanding One Channel for Successful Advertising   Follow Pax:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paxtongray/   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS 

As a professional marketer, you already know the importance of search engine optimization. But have you considered making your SEO efforts more inclusive? Rejoice Ojiaku is an SEO whiz who's knee-deep in transforming brands’ websites for universal access. As the Co-Founder and Content Partnership Lead at B-DigitalUK, she’s also a renowned advocate for inclusion and diversity and one of the world’s most sought-after speakers on inclusive SEO practices.  Join Daniel and Rejoice as they talk about the instant SEO hacks you can implement today, the smart approach of crafting designs for all body types, and why SEO should be your ultimate long-term game plan.   Follow Rejoice:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoiceojiaku/?originalSubdomain=uk   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS

Marketers live and die by their customers. And if you don’t take the time to understand who you’re speaking to, you’re never going to succeed.  In this week’s mash, we’ve compiled some of the hottest takes from five all-star marketing experts who have a lot to say about how you should be capturing your audience’s attention. From talking to your customers to building user personas, find out the real reason why cold calling isn’t dead.  Plus what’s the deal with direct-response marketing? Is it actually likable or should we finally put the kibosh on this outdated form of selling? Tune in to hear some super controversial takes!   Follow Leslie:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslievenetz/   Follow Adrienne:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-barnes-2001/   Follow Kaylee:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-edmondson/   Follow Cardinal: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CardinalMason   Follow Adam:  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AdamRy_n   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com   Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS